A big effort to invest in education will pay off in the long term for South Africa

Posted on May 27, 2020

South Africa’s economy has consistently been a two-speed economy. It has one of the highest inequality rates in the world, characterised by gaps in opportunities for its citizens and by severe poverty lasting from one generation to the next.

Alumna profile: Dr Adél Bosch

Posted on May 25, 2020

“The PhD process gives you the confidence to take on any task, no matter how big and to persevere and get it done. It teaches you how to break largescale problems into smaller pieces. This in turn assists in making better decisions at work and provides more provoking thoughts on...

Alumnus: Dr Victor Ngobeni

Posted on May 11, 2020

Being involved in public policy and the shaping of the everyday lives of poor people, is the most rewarding aspect of his current position as Director: Water and Sanitation and COGTA (Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs), says Dr Victor Ngobeni. Along with 15 other PhD...

UP researchers find correlation between lower temperatures and spread of COVID-19

Posted on May 08, 2020

A data analysis conducted by four University of Pretoria (UP) academics has found a correlation between lower temperatures and the faster spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Alumnus: Dr Francois Stofberg

Posted on May 04, 2020

During the virtual graduation ceremony at UP on 15 April 2020, 16 doctorates were conferred by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS). In the coming weeks, these exceptional achievers will be profiled in a Q&A series. This week the spotlight is on During the virtual graduation...

COVID-19: The way we respond to this crisis will define our economic future

Posted on April 16, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic requires unprecedented health and economic responses. The health response is an example of efficiency and speed. The economic response is lagging behind and seems uncertain. It is not for a lack of will, but a lack of ammunition. The upheaval will leave South Africa...

Congratulations to autumn 2020 EMS graduates

Posted on April 15, 2020

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) wishes to congratulate all the graduates who received their qualifications in absentia during the recent virtual graduation ceremony presided over by UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe.

Prof Gupta joins African Economic Forum Board of Economists

Posted on April 09, 2020

The African Economic Forum (AEF) has nominated Prof Rangan Gupta from the Department of Economics to become a member of its Board of Economists for a two-year term.